The distinguished surname Oberndorf is German in origin. It is derived from "Oberndorf," the name of several places found in Thürgau, Hessen, and Bavaria, and is made up of two elements: "ober," meaning "up, on top," and "dorf," meaning "village." It is likely that the name was originally borne by someone who hailed from one of the places known as Oberndorf, or, alternatively, by someone who lived at the top of a village.

Oberndorf Early Origins

The surname Oberndorf was first found in Hesse-Nassau, now Wiesbaden, until 1866 a sovereign duchy, is now part of Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Oberndorf Spelling Variations

Oberndorf Early History

Oberndorf Early History

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Oberndorf Early Notables (pre 1700)

Oberndorf Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Oberndorf Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Oberndorf Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.